Growing Evidence Links Air Pollution to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease, Experts Warn
Health experts reveal a strong connection between air pollution and the rising risk of Parkinson's disease, highlighting the dangers of pollutants like PM2.5 and NO2.
Sep 25, 2024, 15:01 PM ISTRising Air Pollution Causing Spike In Antibiotic Resistant Infections: Lancet Study
The association has strengthened over time, with changes in PM2.5 levels leading to larger increases in antibiotic resistance in more recent years, says study
Aug 08, 2023, 16:21 PM ISTDust pollution triggers breathing issues in healthy people, worsens plight of asthma patients in Delhi
Dust storms, pollution and soaring temperatures have caused difficulties for people, with many complaining of sore eyes and skin irritation as well.
Jun 17, 2018, 19:27 PM ISTInside toxic Delhi's healthiest building, air as pure as in Switzerland
The Paharpur Business Centre is a virtual jungle from the inside where pollution is at an absolute minimum despite being alarmingly high outside.
Jan 09, 2018, 09:46 AM ISTDelhi air pollution: Crop burning in neighbouring states needs to stop, says Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called for steps in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to prevent crop stubble burning from turning Delhi into a 'gas chamber' every year. He said this after a torrid morning in which a public emergency was declared because of the literally sky-high levels of air pollution.
Nov 07, 2017, 13:13 PM ISTDelhi-NCR wakes up to a blanket of smoke; crop burning makes air quality alarming
Google's weather update actually termed it 'Smoke', not smog. Expect two more days of this.
Nov 07, 2017, 08:17 AM ISTLumbini – The birthplace of Buddha in Nepal faces serious threat from pollution
As per recent data collected from air quality monitoring stations in five places across the country show the historic site has become highly polluted.
May 10, 2017, 12:13 PM ISTHow air pollution affects your child's mental health!
A new study reveals that increased exposure to air pollution can negatively affect the brain as well as mental development of children and adolescents.
Jun 09, 2016, 15:41 PM ISTDelhi odd-even scheme: PM10, PM2.5 concentrations rose on Day 1, says TERI
The concentrations are 1.6-3.6 times above the standard of PM2.5, the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) said.
Apr 16, 2016, 21:12 PM ISTChina's Tianjin's PM2.5 level down 16 percent in 2015
Tianjin Municipality, located in the notoriously smoggy Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, witnessed a nearly 16 percent year-on-year drop in PM2.5 density in 2015, authorities said on Wednesday.
Jan 20, 2016, 19:37 PM ISTAir pollution: What it can do to your kid's health and steps to reduce risk!
Air pollutants when inhaled can have serious impact on human health, affecting lungs and the respiratory system as well as the heart.
Dec 09, 2015, 11:35 AM ISTBreathless Delhi: Delhi is breathing the most polluted air
Delhi’s air is the most toxic in the world due to high concentrations of PM2.5 — particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter — that is believed to pose the greatest health risk because
Dec 08, 2015, 19:37 PM ISTAir pollution: What is PM2.5 and how does it harm our health?
As fine particles(PM2.5) is much smaller than inhalable coarse particles(PM10), its negative effects on human health is more severe although both particles are harmful.
Dec 08, 2015, 10:38 AM ISTNo respite from toxic air for Delhiites; pollution levels to rise further
PM2.5 levels are expected to rise to about 214 micrograms per cubic metre on Monday.
Dec 07, 2015, 09:20 AM IST